Compensator for a firearm

ABSTRACT

A firearm compensator having a cylindrical body with a central bore. The posterior end of the compensator has a muzzle receiving cutout for allowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm. Radial ports are spaced circumferentially around the central bore and extend radially outward providing fluid communication between the central bore and the ambient environment. Axial ports surround the central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port is parallel to the central bore and spans from an anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout providing fluid communication between the ambient environment proximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series of the radial ports, and the central bore. Each of the radial ports has no directly opposing radial port.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application el aims the benefit of the filing date of U.S.Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/297,568 titled “Asymmetrical,harmonic reducing compensator for a firearm” and filed Feb. 19, 2016 andthe subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC

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TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the field of firearms, and morespecifically to the field of compensators for firearms.

BACKGROUND

A muzzle brake, recoil compensator, or compensator is a device connectedto the muzzle or end of a barrel of a firearm or cannon that redirectspropellant gases to counter recoil and unwanted rising of the barrelduring rapid fire. The terms muzzle brake, recoil compensator may beused interchangeably throughout. The concept was introduced forartillery and was a common feature on many anti-tank guns, especiallythose in tanks, in order to reduce the area needed to take up the recoilstroke. Compensators have been used in various forms for rifles andpistols to help control recoil and the rising of the barrel thatnormally occurs after firing.

The interchangeable terms muzzle rise, muzzle flip, or muzzle climbrefer to the tendency of a handheld firearm's front end (the muzzle endof the barrel) to rise after firing. The reactive forces from the firedbullet and propellant gases exiting the muzzle act directly down thecenterline of the barrel. If that line of force is above the center ofthe contact points of a person handling the firearm, this creates amoment or torque rotational force that makes the firearm rotate and themuzzle end rise upward, which may decrease accuracy when firing.

Many firearm compensators or muzzle breaks are available. However, thefirearm industry is continually striving for compensators that providemore accurate firing of a firearm. One of the issues with typical muzzlebreaks or compensators is accuracy.

One of the problems associated with existing muzzle compensators is thatthe design inherently includes ports directly opposing each other. Thisallows gases to escape in a fashion that may de-stabilize the projectileas it leaves the barrel of a firearm and enters the muzzle break.

As a result, there exists a need for improvements over the prior art andmore particularly for a compensator for a firearm that provides moreaccurate firing.

SUMMARY

A compensator for a firearm is disclosed. This Summary is provided tointroduce a selection of disclosed concepts in a simplified form thatare further described below in the Detailed Description including thedrawings provided. This Summary is not intended to identify key featuresor essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this Summaryintended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.

In one embodiment, a compensator for a firearm is disclosed. Thecompensator includes a cylindrical body having a central bore having ananterior and an opposing posterior end. The posterior end has a muzzlereceiving cutout for allowing a firearm barrel to couple to theposterior end of the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis ofthe central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of thefirearm. Radial ports are spaced circumferentially around thelongitudinal axis of the central bore and extend radially outwardtherefrom. Each of the radial ports provides fluid communication betweenthe central bore and the ambient environment. Axial ports surround thecentral bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port isparallel to the central bore. Each of the axial ports spans from ananterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout, wherein each of the axialports provides fluid communication between the ambient environmentproximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series ofthe radial ports, and the central bore, and, wherein each of the radialports has no directly opposing radial port.

Additional aspects of the disclosed embodiment will be set forth in partin the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from thedescription, or may be learned by practice of the disclosed embodiments.The aspects of the disclosed embodiments will be realized and attainedby means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out inthe appended claims. It is to be understood that both the foregoinggeneral description and the following detailed description are exemplaryand explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosedembodiments, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute partof this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention andtogether with the description, serve to explain the principles of thedisclosed embodiments. The embodiments illustrated herein are presentlypreferred, it being understood, however, that the invention is notlimited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown,wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the compensator attached to a barrel ofa firearm, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 1A is an anterior perspective view with a portion of thecompensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of thecompensator, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 1B is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, according to anexample embodiment;

FIG. 2 is an anterior view of the compensator, according to an exampleembodiment;

FIG. 3 is a posterior perspective view of the compensator with a portionof the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports and themuzzle receiving cutout of the compensator, according to an exampleembodiment;

FIG. 4 is cross-sectional view of the compensator illustrating radialand axial ports of the compensator and the direction of the flow ofgases exiting the radial ports and into the central bore, according toan example embodiment;

FIG. 4A is cross-sectional view of the compensator illustrating radialand axial ports of the compensator and the direction of the flow ofgases exiting the radial ports and into the ambient environment,according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 5-1 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-1further illustrates a projectile in a first position and the location ofcertain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to anexample embodiment;

FIG. 5-2 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-2further illustrates a projectile in a second position and the locationof certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to anexample embodiment;

FIG. 5-3 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-3further illustrates a projectile in a third position and the location ofcertain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to anexample embodiment;

FIG. 5-4 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-4further illustrates a projectile in a fourth position and the locationof certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to anexample embodiment;

FIG. 5-5 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-5further illustrates a projectile in a fifth position and the location ofcertain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to anexample embodiment;

FIG. 5-6 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-6further illustrates a projectile in a sixth position and the location ofcertain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to anexample embodiment; and,

FIG. 5-7 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-7further illustrates a projectile in a seventh position and the locationof certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to anexample embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings.Whenever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawingsand the following description to refer to the same or similar elements.While disclosed embodiments may be described, modifications,adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example,substitutions, additions or modifications may be made to the elementsillustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may bemodified by substituting reordering, or adding additional stages orcomponents to the disclosed methods and devices. Accordingly, thefollowing detailed description does not limit the disclosed embodiments.Instead, the proper scope of the disclosed embodiments is defined by theappended claims.

The disclosed embodiments improve upon the problems with the prior artby providing a compensator that provides for more accurate firing. Thecompensator allows for more accurate firing by including a configurationof radial ports intersecting with radial ports that allow gas to escapewhile allowing gases to enter into the bore of the compensator. Thepattern of the radial ports is such that each of the radial ports has nodirectly opposing radial port such that a longitudinal axis of each ofthe radial ports intersects a portion of the borehole wall. Thisprovides a cushion of turbulence for the projectile to glide throughstabilizing the projectile as it passes through the compensator.Additionally, the configuration of the present invention also decreasesthe barrel harmonics providing for greater accuracy when a firearm isdischarged.

Referring now to the Figures, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of thecompensator 100 attached to a barrel 198 of a firearm, according to anexample embodiment. FIG. 1 illustrates that the longitudinal axis(represented by line A-1) of the barrel 198 of the firearm is alignedwith the longitudinal axis (represented by line A) of the central bore103 of the compensator (further explained below). As will be explainedbelow, as the firearm attached to the compensator is discharged, gassesexpand and move from the barrel and into the compensator. Thecompensator is configured such that the central bore 103, axial ports125, and radial ports 120 allow gases to flow into the central bore andout to the external environment 199 providing forces that stabilize theprojectile and the barrel of the attached firearm.

FIG. 1A is an anterior perspective view with a. portion of thecompensator 100 removed illustrating radial ports 120 and axial ports125 of the compensator, according to an example embodiment, FIG. 1B is aside view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radialand axial ports of the compensator, according to an example embodiment,FIG. 2 is an anterior view of the compensator, according to an exampleembodiment, and FIG. 3 is a posterior view of the compensator with aportion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial portsand the muzzle receiving cutout 115 of the compensator, according to anexample embodiment. FIGS. 1A-3 have the external surface of thecompensator removed to better illustrate certain components of thecompensator. FIGS. 1A-3 will be discussed together. The compensator maycomprise material such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum.Titanium, other metals or alloys. However, other materials may be usedthat are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thecomponents of the compensator may be formed from a single piece or fromseveral individual pieces joined or coupled together. The components ofthe compensator may be manufactured from a variety of differentprocesses including via a CNC lathe, extrusion process, a mold, welding,shearing, punching welding, folding etc. The compensator includes acylindrical body 101 having a central bore 103 having an anterior end105 and an opposing posterior end 110. It is understood that throughoutthis application the term anterior may also be used interchangeably withthe first end or front end and the term posterior may be interchangeablywith second end or rear end. In one embodiment, the cross-sectionaldiameter of the central bore comprises approximately between 6 and 9 mm.However, it is understood that other dimensions may also be used and arewithin the spirit and scope of the present invention. The posterior endhas a muzzle receiving cutout 115 configured for allowing a firearmmuzzle to couple to the posterior end of the cylindrical body such thata longitudinal axis (line A illustrated in FIG. 1) of the central boreis aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm (line A-1illustrated in FIG. 1). In one non-limiting embodiment, thecross-sectional diameter of the muzzle receiving cutout is approximatelybetween 14 and 16 mm. However, it is understood that other sizes may beused and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thelength of the compensator may vary depending on the type of firearmand/or cartridge that the compensator is configured to be used with. Inone embodiments, the length of the cylindrical shaped body isapproximately 5 cm. However, other lengths of the cylindrical body mayalso be used and are within the spirit and scope of the presentinvention.

The muzzle receiving cutout has a threaded section 190 along the wallsof the muzzle receiving cutout comprising a plurality of threads 191.The threaded section is configured to mate with and couple to thethreaded section on the external surface of the end of a barrel of thefirearm. In certain figures the threaded section is not illustrated.However, it is understood that a threaded section for coupling thecompensator to an end of the barrel of a firearm, or some other couplingmeans, is to be used and is within the spirit and scope of the presentinvention. In one non-limiting embodiment, when the barrel of a firearmis coupled to the wall of the muzzle receiving section, the gap or spacebetween the end of the barrel and the terminating end 305 of the muzzlereceiving cutout has a dimension of 0.125 inches to 0.130 inches.

A plurality of radial ports is spaced circumferentially around thelongitudinal axis (line A) of the central bore and extending radiallyoutward therefrom. In the present embodiment, a column of four radialports is in line with and intersects each axial port 125, resulting in atotal a total of 28 radial ports. However, it is understood that otheramounts of radial ports may also be used depending on the type offirearm the compensator is configured for. Each of the radial portsprovides fluid communication between the central bore 103 and theambient environment 199. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameterof each of the radial ports is approximately 5 mm. However, it isunderstood that other dimensions may also be used and are within thespirit and scope of the present invention.

A plurality of axial ports 125 surrounds the central bore such that alongitudinal axis (represented by line B in FIG. 1B) of each axial portis parallel to the longitudinal axis (represented by line A in FIG. 1)of central bore. Each of the axial ports has an opening or mouth 131 andon the anterior face 130 and spans within the cylindrical body to themuzzle receiving cutout 115 such that an opening 127 of each of theaxial bores provides fluid communication between the ambient environment199 proximate to the anterior face and the muzzle receiving cutout.Additionally, each of the axial bores is in fluid communication with theseries of the radial ports (in the present embodiment the series ofradial ports comprises four radial ports). The cross-sectional diameterof each of the axial ports is less than the cross-sectional diameter ofeach of the radial ports. In the present embodiment, each of the axialports comprises a cross-sectional diameter of between 4 to 6 mm.However, it is understood that other dimensions may also be useddepending on the firearm and/or cartridge that the compensator is to beused for. In the present embodiment, seven axial ports are used asillustrated in the figures. However, more or less ports may also be usedand are the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, anodd number of axial ports may be used, or nine axial ports may be used.One of the most important features of the invention is the fact thateach radial port has no directly opposing radial port. This arrangementof having no directly opposing radial ports allows a longitudinal axisof each radial port (represented by lines C in FIG. 4) intersects aportion of the borehole wall 405. When gases are emitted from the muzzleof a discharged firearm, gases will flow forward through the openings127 of axial ports in the muzzle receiving cutout, into the radial portsand then into the central bore. When the gases flow from the radialports forward the gases move into the central bore and out to theexternal environment via each radial port. As gasses move into the intothe central bore via the radial cutouts, a plurality of radially inwardforces (direction of inward forces represented by lines D in FIG. 4) areprovided around a projectile as it moves through the compensator therebystabilizing the projectile as the projectile moves forward through thecompensator. The inward forces provide a cushion of gas around theprojectile. As gases flow through the axial ports outward through theradial ports and into the external environment 199 the gases escapingthe radial ports and into the environment (direction of gases exiting tothe external environment represented by line E) also creates astabilizing effect or reducing harmonic effect on the barrel of thefirearm.

FIGS. 5-1 through 5-6 will be used to further assist in describing howthe compensator functions. FIG. 5-1 is a side view with a portion of thecompensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of thecompensator. FIG. 5-1 further illustrates a projectile in a firstposition and the location of certain forces and gases relative to theprojectile, according to an example embodiment. In FIGS. 5-1 through5-6, while the barrel of the firearm is not illustrated for illustrativepurposes, the threads on the external surface of the barrel is to becoupled to the threaded portion of the receiving muzzle cutout of thecompensator. In FIG. 5-1, a firearm has been discharged and theprojectile 505 leaves the end of the barrel of the firearm and entersinto the muzzle receiving cutout. When the projectile is in position P1,gases emitted lead the projectile and move forward entering into theopenings 127 of each of the axial ports (direction of gasses exitinginto external environment illustrated by lines G1). It is understoodthat the gasses continue to enter into the axial ports and the centralbore during the time the projective moves through and exits thecompensator.

FIG. 5-2 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-2 furtherillustrates a projectile in a second position P2 and the location ofcertain forces and gases relative to the projectile as it moves throughthe central bore 103 of the compensator. In FIG. 5-2, the tip of theprojectile enters the bore and begins to stabilize due to the gaspressure surrounding the projectile due to forces moving from the axialports and into the central bore through the first set of radial ports(not shown). Additionally, the expanding gases move through the axialports and move out into the external environment through the first setof radial ports (direction of gases exiting into external environmentrepresented by lines G2).

FIG. 5-3 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-3 furtherillustrates the projectile in a third position P3 as it moves throughthe central bore of the compensator. In FIG. 5-3 the projectile 505 isin position P3, wherein the largest diameter of the projectile ispositioned at the fore end or front end of the muzzle receiving cutout.In this position, the largest cross-sectional diameter of the projectilecauses gas flow to be restricted and continues to further force gasesforward through the axial ports and outward through the radial ports 120(the direction of gasses exiting into the external environmentillustrated by lines G3) into the external environment and inward intothe central bore. The inward forces provided by the gases moving fromthe axial ports and into the central bore through the radial portsprovide a cushion of gas around the projectile. Additionally, asmentioned above, the outward forces provided by the gases escaping theradial ports into the external environment create a stabilizing effecton the rifle barrel that is attached to the compensator.

FIG. 5-4 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator furtherillustrating a projectile in a fourth position P4 as the projectilemoves through the central bore of the compensator. In FIG. 5-4, thelargest cross-sectional diameter of the projectile is positioned at P4.As explained above, as the projectile continues to move through thecompensator, the projectile restricts the amount of gas allowed to enterinto the central bore. Additionally, gases begin to escape through thesecond set of radial ports (direction of the gasses exiting radial portsand entering the environment illustrated as lines G4). Similar to theabove, as the gases are directed outward through the radial ports intothe external environment the outward forces provide a stabilizing effecton the rifle barrel. Similarly, gases are also directed back into thecentral bore through the radial ports via the axial ports continuing toprovide a cushion of gases due to the inward forces provided by thegases, which has a stabilizing effect on the projectile. As mentionedabove, because the compensator is in a configuration such that theradial ports have a longitudinal axis that intersects with the boreholewall 405 (as opposed to an opposing radial port) the compensator has anapproved stabilizing effect on the projectile providing an approvedamount of stabilization on the projectile as opposed to the compensatorsof the prior art.

FIG. 5-5 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-5illustrates a projectile in a fifth position P5 as it moves through thecompensator. As the largest cross-sectional diameter of the projectilemoves forward, it continues to restrict the amount of gases that entersinto the bore proximate to the projectile. Similarly, gases move inthree different directions through the commentator. The gases moveforward through the axial ports and into the central bore where theinward forces provide a cushion of air stabilizing the projectile as itmoves through the air and forward through the central bore of thecompensator. Additionally, as the gases move forward through the axialports and out through the radial ports and into the externalenvironment, the outward forces provided by the gases exiting the axialports (direction of gasses exiting radial ports represented by lines G5)have a stabilizing effect on the barrel of a firearm.

FIG. 5-6 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-6 furtherillustrates a projectile in a sixth position P6 and the location ofcertain forces and gases relative to the projectile. As the largestcross-sectional diameter passes through the compensator and ispositioned such that the largest cross-sectional diameter is proximateto the third set of radial ports, it continues to restrict the amount ofgas allowed to enter into the central bore proximate to the projectile.As mentioned above, as gases enter into the central bore through theaxial ports, it creates a cushion of gas due to the inward forces of thegas providing a stabilizing effect on the projectile. Additionally,similar to before, the gases exiting the radial ports provide outwardforces (direction of certain gasses exiting to the external environmentrepresented by lines G6) such that the forces have a stabilizing effecton the barrel of a firearm.

FIG. 5-7 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removedillustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-7 furtherillustrates a projectile in a seventh position P7 and the location ofcertain forces and gases relative to the projectile. In FIG. 5-7, thelargest cross-sectional diameter of the projectile is positioned at P7.Similar to before, the forces acting inward into the central borethrough the fourth set of radial ports have a stabilizing effect on theprojectile due to the cushion of gas that is provided by the inwardlyacting forces. As mentioned before, the configuration of not havingopposing axial ports such that the gases moving inward act along theborehole wall as opposed to directly flowing through an opposing radialports provides an increase cushion of gas that is an improvement overthe prior art. Additionally, gases begin escaping through the axialports and into the environment proximate to the forward face 130 of thecompensator (direction of gasses exiting radial and axial ports and intoexternal environment represented by lines G7).

As mentioned above, the compensator may comprise a variety of differentmetals, including but not limited to carbon steel, stainless steel,aluminum, titanium and other alloys. In one non-limiting embodiment, thecompensator may be manufactured using a CNC lathe machine. In oneexample method of manufacturing the compensator, the central bore 103may be drilled into a cylindrical shaped body 101. Next, the seven axialports 125 may be drilled along face 130 of the cylindrical body. Next,the muzzle receiving cutout y be drilled into the second end orposterior end of the cylindrical shaped body such that the axial portsare in fluid communication with the muzzle receiving cutout. Next, eachof the radial ports 120 may be drilled into the cylindrical body suchthat a series of radial ports intersects with one axial port and thecentral bore. Next, threads may be included in the muzzle receivingcutout to accept the threads of an external surface of the end of abarrel. It should be understood that the sizes and number of thethreads, axial ports, radial ports, and central bore and the length andwidth of the compensator should be designed and adapted depending on thecaliber size and type of firearm the compensator is intended to be usedwith. In one non-limiting embodiment, when installing the compensator,the compensator must be installed such that distance between the end ofthe barrel and the face 305 of the muzzle receiving cutout is anappropriate distance depending on caliber size and type of firearm thatthe compensator is to be used for. There must be an adequate space orair gap between the end of the barrel of the firearm and the openings127 in the muzzle receiving cutout so that gasses flow into the axialports and for the compensator to function correctly.

Although the subject matter has been described in language specific tostructural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understoodthat the subject matter defined in the appended claims is notnecessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above.Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed asexample forms of implementing the claims.

We claim:
 1. A compensator for a firearm comprising: a cylindrical bodyhaving a central bore having an anterior and an opposing posterior end,the posterior end having a muzzle receiving cutout configured forallowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the posterior end of thecylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore isaligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm; a pluralityof radial ports spaced circumferentially around the longitudinal axis ofthe central bore and extending radially outward therefrom, wherein eachof the radial ports provides fluid communication between the centralbore and the ambient environment; a plurality of axial ports surroundingthe central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port isparallel to the central bore, wherein each of the axial ports spans froman anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout, wherein each of theaxial ports provides fluid communication between the ambient environmentproximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series ofthe radial ports, and the central bore; and, wherein each of the radialports has no directly opposing radial port.
 2. The compensator of claim1, wherein the compensator comprises seven axial ports spaced around thecentral bore.
 3. The compensator of claim 2, wherein a longitudinal axisof each of the radial ports perpendicularly intersects a portion of theborehole wall.
 4. The compensator of claim 1, wherein gases emitted fromthe muzzle of a discharged firearm coupled to the posterior end of thecompensator are directed from the muzzle receiving cutout through eachof the axial ports and each of the of the radial ports.
 5. Thecompensator of claim 4, wherein the radial ports provide a plurality ofradially inward forces around a projectile moving through thecompensator thereby stabilizing the projectile when gases emitted fromthe muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports into thecentral bore.
 6. The compensator of claim 1, wherein the radial portsallow a plurality of gases to escape radially outward thereby reducing aharmonic effect on a barrel of a firearm when gases emitted from themuzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports and into theambient environment.
 7. The compensator of claim 1, wherein thecompensator comprises an odd number of axial ports positioned around thecentral bore.
 8. A compensator for a firearm comprising: a cylindricalbody having a central bore having an anterior and an opposing posteriorend, the posterior end having a muzzle receiving cutout configured forallowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the posterior end of thecylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore isaliened with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm; a pluralityof radial ports spaced circumferentially around the longitudinal axis ofthe central bore and extending radially outward therefrom, wherein eachof the radial ports provides fluid communication between the centralbore and the ambient environment; a plurality of axial ports surroundingthe central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port isparallel to the central bore, wherein each of the axial ports spans froman anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout, wherein each of theaxial ports provides fluid communication between the ambient environmentproximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series ofthe radial ports, and the central bore; and, wherein a longitudinal axisof each of the radial ports intersects a portion of the borehole wall.9. The compensator of claim 8, wherein the compensator comprises sevenaxial ports positioned around the central bore.
 10. The compensator ofclaim 8, wherein gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearmcoupled to the posterior end of the compensator are directed from themuzzle receiving cutout through each of the axial ports and each of theof the radial ports.
 11. The compensator of claim 10, wherein the radialports provide a plurality of radially inward forces around a projectilemoving through the compensator thereby stabilizing the projectile whengases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from theradial ports into the central bore.
 12. The compensator of claim 8,wherein the radial ports allow a plurality of gases to escape radiallyoutward thereby reducing a harmonic effect on a barrel of a firearm whengases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from theradial ports and into the ambient environment.
 13. The compensator ofclaim 8, Wherein the compensator comprises an odd number of axial portspositioned around the central bore.
 14. A compensator for a firearmcomprising: a cylindrical body having a central bore having an anteriorand an opposing posterior end, the posterior end having a muzzlereceiving cutout configured for allowing a firearm muzzle to couple tothe posterior end of the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axisof the central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of thefirearm; a plurality of radial ports spaced circumferentially around thelongitudinal axis of the central bore and extending radially outwardtherefrom, wherein each of the radial ports provides fluid communicationbetween the central bore and the ambient environment; a plurality ofaxial ports surrounding the central bore such that a longitudinal axisof each axial port is parallel to the central bore, wherein each of theaxial ports spans from an anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout,wherein each of the axial ports provides fluid communication between theambient environment proximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receivingcutout, a series of the radial ports, and the central bore.
 15. Thecompensator of claim 14, Wherein the compensator comprises seven axialports positioned around the central bore.
 16. The compensator of claim14, wherein the compensator comprises five axial ports positioned aroundthe central bore.
 17. The compensator of claim 14, wherein thecompensator comprises an odd number of axial ports positioned around thecentral bore.
 18. The compensator of claim 14, wherein the radial portsallow a plurality of gases to escape radially outward thereby reducing aharmonic effect on a barrel of a firearm when gases emitted from themuzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports and into theambient environment.
 19. The compensator of claim 10, wherein the radialports provide a plurality of radially inward forces around a projectilemoving through the compensator thereby stabilizing the projectile whengases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from theradial ports into the central bore.